Field archive
Travel and adventure photo essays and photographer profiles from the field, 2015 to 2020, originally published here and through Resource Travel. All photographs are Michael's own unless a guest contributor is credited.
The 13-Year Old Mongolian Eagle Huntress Competing Against Men (And Winning)
Mongolia has been on my travel bucket list for as long as I remember. For years, I would often find myself day-dreaming of roaming the dramatic landscapes of...
The Black Teeth of Thailand: Uncovering The Unusual Tradition
I have been to Thailand a couple of times, but usually, I had remained close to Chiang Mai to document the work of Lek Chailert, who works tirelessly to save...
The Untold Culture Of Cuba
The scent of musky Cohiba cigars fill the Havana air, and you take another sip of Santiago “Anejo” rum. As the band starts to play a shaking traditional Son...
Braving The Extreme And Merciless Weather Of Patagonia With Chris Burkard
If you are one of Chris Burkard’s 3.3 million followers on Instagram, then you undoubtedly have a steady feeling of FOMO hitting your feed daily. There is no...
Traveling With Chris Burkard To The Place That Changed His Life
Chris Burkard is one of the most influential adventure photographers in the world. His Instagram account has amassed nearly 3 million followers, and for good...
31 Days in Cuba with an iPhone 6s Plus and a VW Jetta
Earlier this year, I traveled to Cuba to create a travel guide for the Spring Issue of Resource Magazine . Of course, I had fantasized about the thrill of...
Inside Idahos Gritty Wallace Fight Night
I first met Rick Welliver in the winter of 2015. I wound up in a funky, gritty and historic place named Wallace, far north of Boise. The tourism board...
Elephant Nature Park And The Incredible Woman on a Mission to Save the Asian Elephant
Like most people who have visited Asia, I never gave thought to how a mammoth animal can be so well trained to let humans sit on their back for a joy ride...
Flying In An Open Door Helicopter From Las Vegas To Valley Of Fire
Ah Las Vegas. How I love thee. I remember (and don’t remember) many good times in this desert oasis of fun. But, Sin City is not just known for stealing...
Productions Of The World - Namibia And Beyond
Before dawn, a young male lion walks down a deserted road, letting loose a gentle roar. In the distance, the call is heard and the pride’s lioness responds...
Photographing The World's Biggest Mountains From an Airplane With Tim Kemple
With the term ‘ adventure photographer ‘ being used incredibly loosely these days, seeing the work of visual story teller Tim Kemple is an important reminder...
The Story Behind Waves For Water And Their Nepal Womens Initiative
It’s no secret that using my photography abilities to help share the stories of NGOs all over the world is my passion . For five years, I have been leading...
Most Americans Can No Longer See The Milky Way
Every summer, landscape photographers and night sky enthusiasts head out of their homes to view the Milky Way after doing extensive research on when the best...
How Giving Back To International Communities Through Photography Inspires Me
Dear Photographers: Please Don’t Get On A Plane To Nepal
A Colorful Journey Through Morocco with an iPhone 7 Plus
It’s no secret that Morocco is one of my favorite countries in the world. Last year, when I first visited the Northern African country while leading a team...
Chris Burkard - The Joy of Surfing in Ice-Cold Water
Under an Arctic Sky: An Interview With Chris Burkard
This interview originally appeared in the Fall issue of Resource Magazine. Purchase a copy or a subscription today.
Photographer Documents The East Coast Surf Scene Using Vintage Wet Plate Camera
A Conversation with Ami Vitale About Rhino Conservation and How You Can Win a Trip to Kenya
In my daily morning haze of mindlessly scrolling through my Instagram feed, my weary eyes were jarred open by the photo that stopped me in the tracks of my...
Big Wave Surfers Take on the Massive Mavericks Break
On December 20th, 2014 a large swell hit the Bay Area coastline, and living just 15 minutes up highway 1 from Half Moon Bay, I drove down in the pre-dawn...
Meet The Nomadic Adventure Photographer On A Never-Ending Road Trip
Over a ten year career, photographer and filmmaker Andy Best has documented almost all of his outdoor adventures through his lens. As his skills progressed...
Sam Kolder's Year in Travel Was More Epic Than Yours
Sam Kolder isn’t a man of many words. With no searchable website to find, Kolder prefers to let his stunning cinematography and photography that he posts to...
50 Photos That Show The Beauty of Everyday Life in Cuba
There really are few places in this world that are as unique and as beautiful as Cuba. I have only been to the island nation just 90 miles from Key West...
11 Reasons Why I Moved To Idaho
8 Lessons I Learned From Reading 'Travels' by Michael Crichton
When I was younger, I was fascinated with books. Without the distraction of handheld screens or good TV shows, books had a way of transporting me to a far...
13 Anthony Bourdain Quotes And What They Mean to Me as a Travel Addict
Anthony Bourdain was one of those unique souls that found a way to inspire people from all walks of life. Whether you were a foodie, a filmmaker, a...
Travel Photography Will Change Your Life
An Adventure Through Southern Alberta With Andy Best
Watch A Dangerously Insane Wingsuit Flight Through The French Alps
One of the most insane flight that i did this summer with Noah Bahnson Nate Jones and Sam Hardy and Graham Dickinson from Aiguille du midi.Red Bull Xdubai...
An Aerial Tour of the Stunning Three Capes Track in Tasmania, Australia
The Beauty of Bali From The Sky
A Sunset Cruise Around San Francisco On The Floating White House
Never in my life had I thought I would see a yacht that a President had vacationed on, let alone be on one. But this week, I indeed found myself on the USS...
5 Reasons Why Every Photographer Should Travel to Wadi Rum, Jordan
Resource Travel & 500px Explore Iceland's Amazing Coastline
Resource Travel and our friends at 500px are currently exploring Iceland with Iurie Belegurschi, an award winning landscape photographer and the co-founder...
Resource Travel & 500px Explore Iceland's Famed Kirkjufell Mountain
Kirkjufell Mountain, located in western Iceland, is one of the most recognizable landmarks in this often photographed country. The cone-shaped mountain can...
Film Shows The Impressive And Unique Landscapes Of Namibia
Video producer, Josh Cowan, captures breathtaking views in Namibia, and has heartwarming moments with locals. Here's his take on this adventure:"I Spent a...
Stunning 4k Time-Lapse Shows the Raw Beauty of Norway
20 Lessons David Duchemin Taught Me About Travel Photography
I am a full time travel photographer, for all intents and purposes. For the last five years, I have been spending half of the year out of my home in the...
40 Photos That Show The Colorful Adventures Of Morocco
It is easy to be intrigued by Morocco. Just hearing the name alone invokes daydreams of blowing desert winds whipping over sand dunes, cities painted blue...
Exploring the Wonders Of Machu Picchu From Your Couch
22 Photos That Will Inspire You To Travel To Iceland Right Now
26 Photos to Celebrate Yosemite's 125th Anniversary
Ring In The New Year With These Incredible Firework Photos
17 Photos That Will Inspire You To Follow Resource Travel And 500px As We Explore Iceland with Iurie Belegurschi
Lonely Planet's Top 10 Countries To Visit in 2016
9 Locations To Visit During Spring in Idaho
For the last five years, my rigorous and often unplanned overseas travel schedule has kept me from really feeling like I could call any place home. I have...
7 Reasons to Embrace the Cold for a Romantic Getaway in Stanley, Idaho
In the warm summer months, Stanley, Idaho is a bustling little town at the base of Idaho’s jagged Sawtooth Mountains. Packed with adventure loving outdoor...
5 Reasons Why I Am Stoked For Treefort Music Festival In Boise Idaho
Meet The 10 Canadian Creatives In Adoramatvs Through The Lens Web Series
When one thinks of Canada, usually the first impression that comes to most of our minds is snow, snow and more snow. While Canada does get a good amount of...
Meet the 16 Creatives in AdoramaTV’s ‘Through The Lens: Back In The USA’
Adorama TV has taken us to from Canada to Europe, following some of the world’s best photographers as they give a glimpse behind the scenes of the artist’s...
9 Ways to Support Independent Creatives During Hard Times
In the midst of the worldwide chaos that is life these days, I woke up this morning as I usually do. I turned off my iPhone alarm and began looking through...
Guide to Photographing the Rare Supermoon Lunar Eclipse This Weekend
7 Video Creator Tools I Am Excited About That Won't Break the Bank
I have been a full-time photographer for roughly a decade. A couple of years ago, I added video creation to my skills, which helped me expand my potential...
9 Photography Tools I Am Excited About That Won't Break the Bank
For most people that I know, the changing of seasons from summer into Autumn means Pumpkin Spiced Lattes, cozy sweaters and time to catch up on their...
The Ultimate Sony Camera and Lens Buyer's Guide For Every Budget
Without fail, the same question slides into my DMs on my Instagram almost daily. “Michael, I am looking to improve my photography. Which Sony camera should I...
Celebrate Earth Day With A Free Print At Home Photo
Let's face it. We are all feeling the financial and economic pain of the COVID-19 pandemic. As I am feeling the pain as well, I don't have much to give you...